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BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: How state law could force priests to choose between jail or excommunication

Washington state's legislation requiring priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession faces opposition from bishops and the Justice Department as a threat to religious liberty.

Supreme Court June 28

Final day of SCOTUS decisions brings wave of history-making rulings

The Supreme Court's last decision day of its term involved the justices reining in judicial power and serving up a victory for parents in the ongoing culture wars.

Supreme Court June 26

Revisiting Justice Scalia’s same-sex marriage dissent: prophetic or inflammatory?

Justice Antonin Scalia's decade-old warnings about judicial overreach in Obergefell echo in President Donald Trump's criticisms of judges who block his agenda through rulings.

Donald Trump June 24

Trump's Iran strikes follow long pattern of presidents sidestepping Congress

Former President Barack Obama is among several presidents who have ordered military actions similar to President Donald Trump's and attracted backlash for skirting Congress’s authority.

Opinion June 17

GOV GAVIN NEWSOM: Trump is trying to destroy our democracy. Do not let him

Our democracy is at risk as federal agents conduct mass deportations in California, with citizens detained and military forces deployed without state request.

Opinion June 14

JOHN YOO: 'No Kings Day' protests: Trump has constitutional, legal power to keep the peace

President Trump's deployment of troops to protect federal agents during anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles falls within constitutional powers despite Governor Newsom's criticism.

Crime June 11

Judge rules in favor of Texas woman after SWAT destroyed her house while pursuing a fugitive

A federal judge ruled McKinney, Texas must pay a homeowner for SWAT damage to her house during a fugitive pursuit, following a five-year legal battle.

Federal Judges June 4

Trump foe Judge Boasberg rules deported migrants can challenge removals, in blow to admin

All non-citizens deported from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador must be afforded the opportunity to seek habeas relief in court, Judges James Boasberg ruled Wednesday.

Supreme Court May 27

Supreme Court declines to review free speech case involving student who wore 'only two genders' shirt

The Supreme Court allowed a federal ruling to stand that found that a Massachusetts public school was justified in banning a student who wore shirts criticizing the transgender movement.

Travel May 19

Rare and authentic Magna Carta discovered long after it was purchased for $27.50

British researchers have authenticated a rare version of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School, highlighting its importance as a cornerstone of constitutional history.

Supreme Court May 15

Supreme Court takes on birthright citizenship: Justices seemingly split on lower court powers

Supreme Court Justices are weighing three challenges to Trump’s birthright citizenship order – a case that could quickly reshape how lower courts handle similar disputes.

Donald Trump May 15

Espionage, constitutional concerns abound from Trump detractors, allies over Qatari jet offer

Trump's plan to accept a $400M jet from Qatar sparks debate over constitutional legality and espionage risks, with mixed reactions from both political parties.

Supreme Court May 13

Supreme Court to debate Trump restrictions on birthright citizenship and enforcement of nationwide injunctions

Overriding the Supreme Court's pending review of a birthright citizenship case involving the Trump administration is a much broader question of federal judges' power.

Politics May 11

Free speech advocates praise Trump admin for speaking out on global censorship

Lois McLatchie Miller and Billboard Chris Elston spoke out to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital about how the State Department defended them.

Politics May 7

Stay in your lane: Florida AG fires next volley against judge halting state immigration law

Immigration is on the mind of a Florida judge this week after AG James Uthmeier filed a motion to block her from halting enforcement of an immigration law.

Politics May 5

Senator warns of 'unconstitutional' judicial overreach ahead of SCOTUS showdown

Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa tells 91±¬ÁÏ Digital there should be an end to nationwide injunctions, and he knows how it can work.

Massachusetts April 30

Blue city's Democratic committee prints thousands of 'red cards' urging immigrants to know their rights

A Boston-area Democratic committee is purchasing some 8,000 cards designed to remind immigrants of their constitutional rights if approached by ICE.

Donald Trump April 29

Dems slam Trump admin over alleged $436B spending block

Top Democrats are accusing Trump administration of freezing nearly $437 billion in congressionally approved funds, potentially violating constitutional spending powers in a major budgetary dispute.

DEI April 27

Indiana Lt Gov slams Democrats' 'DEI, radical revisionist history' on Three-Fifths Compromise

Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith warned against Democrats' "revisionist history" on the Three-Fifths Compromise and defended a GOP anti-DEI bill.

Law April 25

Migrant lawyers claim Trump is deporting without 'due process,' but what does that mean?

Legal experts say that President Donald Trump's deportation suits under an 18th century wartime authority will likely end up in the Supreme Court's hands as courts review due process claims.

Donald Trump April 22

Trump's third term trial balloon gets resounding response in new poll

President Donald Trump has repeatedly teased potentially running for a third term in the White House. What do Americans think? A new national poll has some answers.

Crime April 15

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom whines about GPS monitor while accused of 20-year child abuse case

Kimberly Sullivan is asking a Connecticut court to reverse its decision forcing her to wear a GPS monitor while she awaits trial for allegedly abusing her stepson for 20 years.

Media April 12

Trump is 'going to run for a third term,' Steve Bannon tells Bill Maher

Trump ally Steve Bannon told Bill Maher that President Trump will seek a third term in 2028, sparking a constitutional debate with Maher on 'Real Time' Friday night.

Woke Culture April 2

Prisoners have no 'constitutional right' to sex changes, red-state AG tells court in brief backing Trump

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is supporting President Donald Trump's legal battle to uphold his executive order prohibiting transgender treatments for federal inmates.

Immigration March 25

Congress 'entitled' to 'regulating the conduct' of visa holders, expert says amid deportation push

The Trump administration has begun to target some lawful permanent residents, known better as green card holders, for deportation, raising new legal questions.

Politics March 20

First Amendment group defends anonymous X account as Maryland Dems file election law complaint

Maryland Democrats filed a complaint against an anonymous anti-Wes Moore X account similar to the national "Catturd," which led to FIRE getting fired up about it.

Politics March 18

Judge orders reinstatement of USAID functions, says DOGE effort to shutter agency likely unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution when they dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Donald Trump March 18

Checks and balances: Trump, supporters seek to push back against 'activist' judges

President Donald Trump's supporters are seeking ways to check the power of so-called "activist" judges who have issued rulings unfavorable to the president's agenda.

Opinion March 17

Liberal claim Trump's causing a constitutional crisis ignores a key reality

Trump critics are hypocrites who didn't criticize Biden power grabs. They are also ignorant of major constitutional crises from the Civil War to FDR's threats to the court.

Trump's First 100 Days March 13

Trump asks Supreme Court to review ban on birthright citizenship

The White House argues that nationwide injunctions blocking President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order are overly broad and has asked the Supreme Court for relief.